Bearded lady Conchita was due to meet the Austrian chancellor and then take to the stage to perform for her fans

Austrian drag queen Conchita - who stormed to victory at this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her song Rise Like a Phoenix - was supposed to mark her triumphant return to her home country today with a reception with the country's chancellor.

The event was meant to be a highlight for bearded lady Conchita - real name Tom Neuwirth - where she would take to the stage to sing for her public and take her rightful place among European pop royalty.

We expected bearded glamour, glittering gowns and Conchita's phenomenal voice to flow through your screens as she Rises Like a Phoenix onto the stage to entertain Austria.

Unfortunately there were technical issues which meant the show did not go on.